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The new shop, Union Square Donuts, kicking it off in their Hingham location at Derby Street with a wide variety of treats!
Union Square Donuts: A Great First Couple Months
Vivek Ramaswamy delivers a riveting speech to a crowd last December at Turning Point USA. (Photo by Cheney Orr)
Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton Clash Over Controversial Advertisement
The sidewalk view of the coffee shop’s windows that reflect the fall foliage.
Slow Coffee Opens a New Location in Downtown Hingham
US President Donald Trump (Right) with Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Left), as Netanyahu talks at President Trump's Mar-a-lago club on Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (photo by Alex Brandon)
Trump Publicly Supports Longtime Friend and Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as he Struggles for Next Week’s Election
Bangladesh hospitals are full after the deadly measles outbreak (Ali Asif Shawon).
Bangladesh Faces a Deadly Measles Outbreak as Vaccination Gaps Grow
The French exchange students plan to stay in Hingham for twelve days and visit cities such as Boston and Newport while in America, as shown by the above itinerary.
Hingham High School Set for Its Biennial Exchange Student Program With Cahors, France
Gathering all the papers and materials needed before studying or homework is a small organizational task that can make doing work go much smoother.
Creating Habits: Advice About Studying and Motivation
Students pose in front of the Hingham Cares table, advocating against destructive decisions
Selling Spirit – The Many Homecoming Tables At the School
Students take the PSAT on October 17 in assigned classrooms by alphabetical order
Hingham High School Juniors Navigate the Start of Standardized Testing Season
Students pose in front of the Hingham Cares table, advocating against destructive decisions.
Selling Spirit – The Many Homecoming Tables At the School
The banner of the New York City Marathon hangs in the expo marking marathon weekend
The 50th Anniversary of the New York City Marathons Five Borough Course
Bruins rookie James Hagens skates in the defensive zone (China Wong).
Bruins Have Unexpected Start to The Season Due to Young Talent
Susan Petrie, better known as Ms. Petrie or Coach Petrie, excitedly celebrates her 250th win.
Coach Petrie Achieves 250 Career Wins
Davante Adams running a route pre-injury last Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by Luke Hales)
Davante Adams’ Season Ends Abruptly
Hingham Girls Volleyball team resetting after winning a battle for a point.
Dig For a Cure: Hingham Girls Volleyball’s Annual Dig Pink Fundraiser
Matt Hagen stares through a window as his face transforms. (Photo by James Watkins)
Clayface Review: A New Horror Spin on a Classic Villain
Actor Harry Shum Jr. and his partner Jenna Johnson perform a contemporary routine to 2WEI’s version of “Toxic” by Britney Spears.
A Week to Remember: Horror Night on DWTS
Halloween decorations that belong around the house, creating a spooky mood.
Halloween and a Preview of the Festivities That Make the Holiday What It Is
Taylor Swift arriving at the Academy Museum Gala. (Photo by Emma McIntyre)
The Impossible Invite List
Olivia Rodrigo sings on stage in front of her biggest crowd yet. Photo Credit: Lucy Donnelly
The Unraveled Tour Makes its Way to TD Garden
Musashi Cheek studies diligently on the bus, with less time to finish his homework now that the flex block trial has ended.
Why Hingham Should Keep Flex Block
Stella Lefty is a young singer-songwriter, popular for her social media smash-hit “Boston”. Photo Credit: Jack Balaban (Variety)
Stella Lefty: A Star Who Quickly Rose in Popularity Now Faces Career Threatening Allegations
Zendaya starring in the Odyssey with Matt Damon in the summer of 2026 Photo Credits: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Studios
Hollywood’s Problem: Why Does it Seem the Same Actors Appear in Every New Movie?
Once the cherry trees bloom outside of Hingham High, a hopeful mood of a coming spring takes root.
Spring Is Here, But What Did Winter Do?
(A variety of classic books that are now less frequently read lie on a table.
The Impact of the Modern World on Books: Why Nobody Seems to Read for Fun Anymore
Signage in support of banned media outlets (photo by Alex Wroblewski)
CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO Challenge President Trump’s Ban on White House Press Access
Hingham’s Red Army shows support and spirit as the football team takes the field on Friday night. The students demonstrated their school pride by committing to the USA theme, making the dense crowd increasingly intimidating. (photo by Ned Wittman)
Hometown Buzz: Hingham Football Excites in Their Home Opener
Each Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite has a screen that shows games organized by either playtimes, title, publisher or most recently played.
Video Games To Take Away From The Stress of School
Lower, larger, and longer tables allow for bigger groups to sit together and eat their lunches.
How Does HHS Really Feel About the New Cafeteria? An Updated Reflection
Students and parents browse through the different global presentations during the Symposium.
Annual Global Citizenship Symposium Brings New Experiences and Perspectives to Attendees
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
The banner of the New York City Marathon hangs in the expo marking marathon weekend
The 50th Anniversary of the New York City Marathons Five Borough Course
Olivia Hall, Contributing Writer • November 3, 2026
Bruins rookie James Hagens skates in the defensive zone (China Wong).
Bruins Have Unexpected Start to The Season Due to Young Talent
Stefan Mikhaylov • November 2, 2026
News
The new shop, Union Square Donuts, kicking it off in their Hingham location at Derby Street with a wide variety of treats!
Union Square Donuts: A Great First Couple Months
Emilia Dineen, Contributing Writer • November 3, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy delivers a riveting speech to a crowd last December at Turning Point USA. (Photo by Cheney Orr)
Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton Clash Over Controversial Advertisement
Will Cosman, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2026
The sidewalk view of the coffee shop’s windows that reflect the fall foliage.
Slow Coffee Opens a New Location in Downtown Hingham
Isabel duBose, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2026
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Student Life
The French exchange students plan to stay in Hingham for twelve days and visit cities such as Boston and Newport while in America, as shown by the above itinerary.
Hingham High School Set for Its Biennial Exchange Student Program With Cahors, France
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2026

From Thursday, October 22 until Monday, November 2, 18 juniors and seniors from...

Gathering all the papers and materials needed before studying or homework is a small organizational task that can make doing work go much smoother.
Creating Habits: Advice About Studying and Motivation
Chloe Hamilton, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2026

During high school, keeping good grades while occupying time with many other...

Arts & Entertainment
Matt Hagen stares through a window as his face transforms. (Photo by James Watkins)
Clayface Review: A New Horror Spin on a Classic Villain
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2026
Actor Harry Shum Jr. and his partner Jenna Johnson perform a contemporary routine to 2WEI’s version of “Toxic” by Britney Spears.
A Week to Remember: Horror Night on DWTS
Vivien Nicholas, Junior Editor • October 31, 2026
Halloween and a Preview of the Festivities That Make the Holiday What It Is
Justin Kosierowski, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2026
The Impossible Invite List
Grace Newman, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2026
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The banner of the New York City Marathon hangs in the expo marking marathon weekend
Sports
The 50th Anniversary of the New York City Marathons Five Borough Course
Olivia Hall, Contributing Writer • November 3, 2026

On the 1st of November, the bustling streets throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City will be filled...

Bruins rookie James Hagens skates in the defensive zone (China Wong).
Sports
Bruins Have Unexpected Start to The Season Due to Young Talent
Stefan Mikhaylov • November 2, 2026

If you had told a crowd of Bruins fans that a month into the season they would be sitting atop the Atlantic...

Susan Petrie, better known as Ms. Petrie or Coach Petrie, excitedly celebrates her 250th win.
Sports
Coach Petrie Achieves 250 Career Wins
Samantha Jesson, Junior Editor • October 25, 2026

Ms. Petrie, an AP US History and Psychology teacher, reached her 250th career win as the head coach of...

Davante Adams running a route pre-injury last Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by Luke Hales)
Sports
Davante Adams’ Season Ends Abruptly
Jack Carey, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2026

The “superteam” Los Angeles Rams have gotten off to a shaky start to the 2026-2027 season, sitting...

Readers' Opinions and Editorials
Musashi Cheek studies diligently on the bus, with less time to finish his homework now that the flex block trial has ended.
Why Hingham Should Keep Flex Block
Henry Ader, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2026
Stella Lefty: A Star Who Quickly Rose in Popularity Now Faces Career Threatening Allegations
Celia McCarthy, Art's and Entertainment Section Editor • September 8, 2026
Hollywood’s Problem: Why Does it Seem the Same Actors Appear in Every New Movie?
Dory Maguire, Editor-In-Chief • September 6, 2026
Spring Is Here, But What Did Winter Do?
Claire Sullivan, Contributing Writer • May 11, 2026
The Impact of the Modern World on Books: Why Nobody Seems to Read for Fun Anymore
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • April 25, 2026
Noah Kahan Announces His New Album The Great Divide
Sammy Price, junior editor • March 1, 2026
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Henry Healey, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2026
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
Morgan Childs, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2026
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